Events
Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists
LTCSWI is a Community of Support Partner for the following conference:
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Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists will be held on October 17, 2025, in person at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA, and streamed live via Zoom. Registration fee is $99 whether you are attending in-person or online. All healthcare professionals are invited to attend. For more information: https://cme.dmu.edu/PNP-2025
LTCSWI Spring Conference
April 3-4, 2025
Cornerstone Church in Ames
3435 Turing Street, Ames, Iowa 50010​
About the Event
Speaker Handouts coming soon.
Tips: Print the handouts in Grayscale (Black and White) rather than color. Handouts will not be provided at the conference. If you have any problems downloading and printing, contact Ceci Johnson at Director@ltcswi.com or 515-989-6068.
Thursday, April 3, 2025 (5.5)
A Changing Landscape at HHS (1.5)
Cynthia Letsch, Attorney, Letsch Law Firm
Helping Patients Die with Dignity and Emotional Support (1.0)
Kelly Pettit, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Deer Oaks
Veterans Benefits Overview (1.0)
Erin Rewerts, CVSO, Director, Story County General Assistance & Veterans Affairs
The Importance of Grievance Procedures in Long Term Care (1.0)
Christopher Dunn, RN, LTC Unit II Manager, DIAL
Demystifying the Funeral Experience: The Role of the Funeral in The Grief Process (1.0)
Tiffany Taylor & Cheryl TanCreti, McLaren’s Chapel-Resthaven Cemetery
Friday, April 4, 2025 (5.5)
Trauma Informed Care (1.0)
Margaret Cowles, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Deer Oaks
Understanding the Power of Music Therapy (1.0)
Rachael Willeke, MT-BC, Director of Music Therapy at West Music Company
IPOST: Honoring Treatment Preferences (1.5)
Christine Harlander, MSN, ARNP, Nurse Practitioner, St. Croix Hospice
Dissecting Anxiety (1.0)
Kirby Rowl, LISW, Therapist, Southern Iowa Mental Health Center
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Basics (1.0)
Stephanie Labenz, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition & Wellness Specialist, Aging Resources